Bryan Hoch reports:

Jorge Posada's hopes of playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic may be dashed by the Yankees, who would prefer to have the catcher physically prepared for Opening Day. ...

"I am sure he would love to play [in the World Baseball Classic], but he is currently rehabbing from surgery and would not be ready," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. ...

Yankees media relations director Jason Zillo also confirmed that Posada will not play in the tournament. ...